Etta Mae O’Henley

Etta Mae O’Henley passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 after a brief illness, with her loving family by her side.

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Posted May. 11, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Posted May. 11, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Afton

Etta Mae O’Henley

70, Afton

Etta Mae O’Henley passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 after a brief illness, with her loving family by her side.

Etta Mae was born on Oct. 25, 1942 in Almont, Mich., the daughter of Harold and Marie (Yax) Northrop.

On Aug. 15, 1959, she married the love of her life, Richard O’Henley, in Imlay City, Mich. They lived in Oxford, Mich. until 1970, when they moved to Afton, where they resided since. Richard preceded her in death in August of 2000.

Etta Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marie Northrop; sisters, Jacqueline and Joyce; and brothers, Don, Roger, Harold, Doug and James.

Those who knew Etta Mae saw that the most important thing in her life was her family. She enjoyed birds, nature and sunsets. For a number of years, Etta enjoyed being a rural mail carrier for Afton and she was currently a trustee on the Walker Township Board.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be held at a later date.